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Hear Well Live WellThu, 08 Feb 2018 17:15:53 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.4Should I See an Audiologist or an ENT?https://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/should-i-see-an-audiologist-or-an-ent/
Thu, 25 Jan 2018 18:39:17 +0000http://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/should-i-see-an-audiologist-or-an-ent/If you are experiencing problems hearing, or are just having problems with your ears in general, you know you need to see a doctor … but which one? Should you make an appointment with your primary care doctor, an Ear Nose and Throat Doctor (otolaryngologist) or an audiologist? Understandably, it can be a bit confusing, […]

]]>If you are experiencing problems hearing, or are just having problems with your ears in general, you know you need to see a doctor … but which one? Should you make an appointment with your primary care doctor, an Ear Nose and Throat Doctor (otolaryngologist) or an audiologist?

Understandably, it can be a bit confusing, since they all deal with the ears. Each one has their own specialty however, so let’s break it down for you:

Audiologist

Audiologists are commonly known as hearing doctors, and there’s a good reason for that. They predominantly deal with hearing loss and treatments for individuals with hearing loss. Audiology is the science of hearing, which is why patients seek out an audiologist when they are experiencing hearing difficulty.

Audiologists are also the doctors you will want to go to for hearing loss treatment. An audiologist has extensive training and education on the auditory system, with a specific training component on how to expertly fit and adjust hearing aids. They will have the equipment to accurately test your hearing ability. They will also be able to provide treatment solutions for the varying degrees of hearing loss you may experience.

Along with hearing loss treatment, audiologists are also able to provide treatment and testing for tinnitus, balance issues and ear wax impactions. Many audiology offices offer protective hearing devices as well; from custom made ear molds to digital ear protection, they are very involved in ways to protect your hearing BEFORE it leads to hearing loss.

Hearing loss often comes on gradually, and if you notice that you are having trouble hearing in your day to day situations, making an appointment with an audiologist is your best bet. However, if your hearing loss comes on suddenly, without any prior indication of hearing difficulty, an audiologist shouldn’t be your first stop. Call your primary care doctor instead.

Primary Care Doctors

As the name implies, primary care doctors are your primary source for any health-related concerns. As just mentioned, if your hearing loss comes on suddenly, it could be due to an underlying medical condition. Your primary care doctor can run tests to determine the cause of your hearing loss. If it is due to a medical condition, they have the knowledge and training to treat the condition appropriately.

Oftentimes, after the medical condition is being treated, your primary doctor will send you to either an audiologist or ENT. They can provide follow up treatment, depending on the best course of treatment.

Ear Nose and Throat Doctors (ENT)

Whereas an audiologist deals predominately with hearing loss issues, an ENT doctor specializes in disorders of the head and neck. ENT doctors are surgeons who frequently perform procedures such as ear tube surgery, tonsillectomies and sinus cavity surgeries. However, they also treat more common conditions such as earaches, sinusitis, tinnitus, ear wax impaction and swimmers ear.

ENT Doctors and audiologist oftentimes work hand in hand for the treatment of hearing loss.

Your audiologist might send you to an ENT doctor after an ear exam if they suspect you have a medical condition that could be causing your hearing loss, like an autoimmune disorder or meniere’s disease. Likewise, an ENT physician may send you to an audiologist for a comprehensive hearing test or if they determine that you could benefit from a hearing aid.

Where to Start?

Knowing the different specialties of each doctor can help you determine where to start seeking help. However, if your main complaint is a loss of hearing, your best bet is to start with an audiologist. They will give you a thorough hearing assessment along with an exam of your ears. Once they determine the cause and severity of your hearing loss, you are in a better position to know how to go about treatment.

]]>Hearing Loss Doesn’t Discriminatehttps://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/hearing-loss-doesnt-discriminate/
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 15:50:55 +0000http://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/hearing-loss-doesnt-discriminate/Most people associate hearing loss with old age. Yes, this is certainly true, however, hearing loss doesn’t discriminate by age. There are many teens out there who suffer with varying degrees of hearing impairment, or who are completely deaf altogether, and yet we seem to always focus on our older population. Not this time! Teens […]

]]>Most people associate hearing loss with old age. Yes, this is certainly true, however, hearing loss doesn’t discriminate by age. There are many teens out there who suffer with varying degrees of hearing impairment, or who are completely deaf altogether, and yet we seem to always focus on our older population. Not this time! Teens – this one is for you.

As if being a teenager these days isn’t hard enough, now we are going to add in the inability to hear! Having a hearing impairment doesn’t have to have a negative effect on your life though. Learning how to manage it, can actually have a positive effect on your life, your relationships, your education and your overall well-being. There is no magic answer for coping with deafness, however we do have some tips that can help you cope better with your condition.

Coping with Hearing Loss as a Teen

Let’s be honest, you’re going to face judgmental people from time to time and feel isolated, but don’t give up hope! By being upfront about your hearing loss, and educating those around you about the condition will help to lessen the stigma. You will find that people will judge less and sympathize more when they have a better understanding.

Focus on your independence – it’ll come in handy in the future. Book appointments with your audiologists, do things at school and continue to communicate with the world around you. Just don’t forget your hearing aids!

Stand up to discrimination and be an activist.

Your social life is important, and it IS possible to have one. Be the average teen and go to the movies, hang out with friends, go to dinner and meet new people!

Know that you’re not alone – even when it feels like it.

Take advantage of the perks – you may be able to enjoy discounted travel or entries which can make life a little easier and more enjoyable.

Fight for businesses and the places around you to be more accessible. Not everything has to be done via email when you’re deaf.

Concentration fatigue is common, so make sure to give yourself breaks.

Remember – You CAN achieve the same things in life as a person with hearing!

We know that experiencing any degree of hearing loss or living as a deaf person can be difficult. That is why we are here to support and guide you! We can provide the proper services and technologies, and point you in the direction of support groups. There are many associations and groups out there who will help you find that coping as a deaf teen doesn’t have to be impossible, depressing or difficult – it’s just a unique circumstance!

]]>Ear Wax Removal, Seek a Professional!https://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/ear-wax-removal-seek-a-professional/
Wed, 29 Nov 2017 18:30:45 +0000http://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/ear-wax-removal-seek-a-professional/Have you heard the saying, “Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear?” Excessive earwax and earwax blockages, happen in about 5% of adults, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology. As a result, some people resort to using all sorts of items for ear wax removal. Danger of Q-Tips Most attempts to clean the […]

]]>Have you heard the saying, “Don’t put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear?” Excessive earwax and earwax blockages, happen in about 5% of adults, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology. As a result, some people resort to using all sorts of items for ear wax removal.

Danger of Q-Tips

Most attempts to clean the ears by using cotton swabs results in pushing the wax further into the ear canal. Wax is not formed in the deep part of the canal near the eardrum. It’s only in the outer part of the canal near the external opening. So when a doctor sees wax pushed up against your eardrum, he or she knows that it often is because you have been probing your ear with things like Q-Tips, bobby pins, or twisted napkin corners. These objects only serve as ramrods to push the wax deeper into the ear and can lead to problems.

The ear canals are self-cleaning. This means that ear wax and sloughed skin cells typically pass on their own from the inside of the ear canal to the outer opening. Old earwax moves from the deeper areas of the canal out to the opening. At the opening of the canal, the ear wax usually dries up and falls out of the canal.

Under ideal circumstances, a person should never need to have ear wax removal of his or her ear canals. Earwax works as an antifungal and antibacterial agent and it helps move dead skin cells out of the ear, so it’s there for a reason. However, sometimes removal of wax is necessary and requires medical treatment.

When to Seek a Professional

If a doctor determines that your eardrum is intact, then it’s time to pull the wax clog out. He or she might want to dig the wax out (gently!) with a small scraping tool called a curette. But if the doctor can’t get the wax out gently with a curette, the other effective removal option is irrigation. Essentially shooting water in the ear canal. It can be done with a syringe full of water, or a more high-powered hose-like device.

If you’re one of the people who just naturally produce a lot of wax, you can visit Advanced Hearing Group for ear wax removal. Please don’t try any of the at-home formulas for removing earwax. Always get a professional to help, and keep all things smaller than your elbow out of your ears!

]]>Can Swimmer’s Ear Cause Hearing Loss?https://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/can-swimmers-ear-cause-hearing-loss/
Tue, 03 Oct 2017 15:58:48 +0000http://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/can-swimmers-ear-cause-hearing-loss/As parents, we work hard to ensure the safety of our children; they are our responsibility, and they trust us to take care of them. There are so many things that parents worry about, and their child’s overall health is probably one of the biggest, which includes their hearing health. When a baby is born, […]

]]>As parents, we work hard to ensure the safety of our children; they are our responsibility, and they trust us to take care of them. There are so many things that parents worry about, and their child’s overall health is probably one of the biggest, which includes their hearing health. When a baby is born, they have some immunity that they get from their mother, but their immune system is not fully developed yet – hence the reason children seem to get sick more often than adults.

Ear infections are one of the more common childhood illnesses. Parents and doctors should be extra vigilant to make sure to treat ear infections in a timely manner. Follow up visits are also important to make sure the infection is cleared and no hearing damage has been done. One type of ear infection that isn’t often talked about is swimmer’s ear.

What is swimmer’s ear?

Swimmer’s ear, also known as otitis externa, is an infection that happens from lasting water in the ear. It occurs in the outer ear canal vs. the inner ear, where the majority of childhood ear infections occur. We all know how bacteria likes moist, warm environments, which is why a damp ear canal is a perfect breeding ground for a bacterial infection.

Fortunately, our ears have a pretty good defense mechanism against this type of infection (yes, that ear wax is good stuff!) so most children won’t have a problem every time they go in the water. However, swimmer’s ear is still a fairly common condition.

One question we get asked a lot, is if repeated bouts of this infection can cause hearing loss. Well, the short answer is no, but it can cause temporary hearing loss. If it is severe enough, and left untreated however, it can damage the ear, which CAN cause permanent hearing loss. This is why it is important to treat swimmer’s ear infections and take precautions to help prevent it from occurring in the first place.

Symptoms of swimmer’s ear

The symptoms of swimmer’s ear are pretty straightforward:

Redness of the ear

Itching in the ear canal

Discomfort in the ear when pressing down on it or pulling on the earlobe

Clear discharge from the ear

Temporary hearing loss – usually a muffled sound

Treatment of swimmer’s ear

Fortunately, swimmer’s ear can be easily treated by your pediatrician or family doctor. They will typically prescribe antibiotic eardrops that will take care of the infection within a few days. It is important to get in to your doctor as soon as possible though, to ensure the infection does not get any worse and cause more problems within the ear, including hearing loss.

Preventing swimmer’s ear

We mentioned earlier that not everyone who goes into the water will get swimmer’s ear. However, there are individuals who are prone to this type of infection for some reason. If you, or your child, happens to be one of those individuals, there are some easy tips to help avoid a repeat infection.

Keep water out of your ear! There are swim molds or swim plugs you can purchase over the counter at most pharmacies that work extremely well. For frequent swimmers, you might want to consider having a custom-made swim mold from your audiologist or hearing care professional.

If you swim in a pool, check to make sure that it is chlorinated or has some other sort of filtration system in place to cut down on bacteria.

If you are a lake or river swimmer, you should also check the quality the water before you go swimming in it. Most towns and cities do regular testing of open water and will be able to tell you the bacterial information.

If you need more information on ear plugs or ear molds, you can visit our website or give us a call.

]]>Don’t let your hearing aids collect dust!https://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/dont-let-your-hearing-aids-collect-dust/
Fri, 22 Sep 2017 18:38:51 +0000http://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/dont-let-your-hearing-aids-collect-dust/In a recent study, half of hearing aid users said that their hearing aids improved their relationships, and one-third of the respondents even saw improvements in their romantic lives. Whatever your reason may be for not using your hearing aids, the truth is that you’re missing the chance to fully connect. Whether it’s details on […]

]]>In a recent study, half of hearing aid users said that their hearing aids improved their relationships, and one-third of the respondents even saw improvements in their romantic lives. Whatever your reason may be for not using your hearing aids, the truth is that you’re missing the chance to fully connect. Whether it’s details on the big project in the office, the latest gossip in a classroom hallway, or a heartfelt moment with your significant other, hearing is a critical part of your daily life.

Unlike eyeglasses, which can produce instant results, it takes time to adjust to hearing aids. Remember, your brain is being asked to process sounds it hasn’t heard in a long time – or ever. Be patient and give yourself at least six to eight weeks to acclimate.

For most people, the primary obstacle to wearing hearing aids seems to be the stigma of age. Age-related hearing loss is an increasingly important public health problem affecting approximately 40% of 55–74-year old’s. The primary clinical management intervention for people with hearing loss is hearing aids. However, the majority (80%) of adults aged 55–74 years who would benefit from a hearing aid, do not use them.

Older people with hearing loss, often end up being isolated from friends and family. Because they can’t follow conversations and communicate well, they turn down invitations to gather in social settings. Hearing loss can also lead to higher levels of depression in the elderly.

Find a good audiologist to make sure that your hearing aids are comfortable, and meet your specific needs. In a recent study by Consumer Reports, two-thirds of hearing aids provided to customers were not fit well. Properly fitted hearing instruments need to not only be the right size, but also calibrated and amplified for your specific needs. If your first fit isn’t right, make another appointment with your hearing care specialist. Your fitter is as interested as you are in making sure you find hearing success.

Research often shows that clients feel “awkward” wearing hearing aids. With so much new technology in design of hearing aids, that just isn’t a good reason any longer to not wear hearing devices. In today’s world, there are earpieces and personal electronic accessories galore. With the advent of Bluetooth wireless headsets, more and more people are walking around with something in their ears. The net result is that others may not even notice the hair-thin tubing of your hearing aid.

Another reason hearing aids end up in a drawer is because many users feel like they just don’t work well and require too much fuss. Features like adaptive directional microphones and feedback suppression can make a tremendous difference in hearing results. Directional microphones are useful in noisy environments. They tend to pick up speech or the primary source of interest and reduce competing sounds, making conversation much easier. Today’s hearing aids also include automatic feedback suppression, which greatly reduces the chances of high-pitched feedback or whistling.

Advanced Hearing Group can Help!

Finding the right hearing solution depends on many important variables, beginning with your audiologist. Work with an expert who determines your lifestyle and listening needs, and then matches the technology to meet those needs. Once you’ve found that hearing care partner and have selected your technology, establish a schedule of follow-up visits to make sure that your devices are addressing your needs, and that you have a successful fit.

Ready to get back into life at full volume? The first thing to do is be honest about why you’re not wearing your hearing aids. Then, come up with a realistic solution, set goals, and reward yourself for reaching them. Who knows? The sounds you recapture may very well become rewards in themselves!

]]>Traveling with Hearing Losshttps://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/traveling-with-hearing-loss/
Thu, 31 Aug 2017 19:47:57 +0000http://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/traveling-with-hearing-loss/Traveling should be filled with fun and excitement, however for individuals travelling with hearing loss, whether for vacation or work, it can often be scary and complicated. There are a few simple things you can do though, that can help to make your trip smooth and comfortable. Air Travel Maneuvering through the airport can be […]

]]>Traveling should be filled with fun and excitement, however for individuals travelling with hearing loss, whether for vacation or work, it can often be scary and complicated. There are a few simple things you can do though, that can help to make your trip smooth and comfortable.

Air Travel

Maneuvering through the airport can be hectic enough. Add to that, not being able to hear flight changes, gate changes and the extra commotion, can make flying daunting for someone with hearing loss. One solution to help ease the stress of flying – enlist a travel partner. While sitting next to someone, kindly ask them to let you know if there is an announcement of any kind regarding your flight. Most fellow travelers are quite happy to help.

Another simple solution while flying. Let the flight crew know about your hearing loss and ask them to keep you informed of any situation that may arise on the flight. Most will be more than happy to make sure your flight is smooth and stress free. Keep in mind, hearing aids and other hearing devices do not need to be removed prior to airport screenings.

Many airlines offer mobile alerts via text or email. When booking your flight make sure to sign up for mobile alerts. This can be a life saver when your gate changes several times and your flight is delayed by hours.

Roadtrips

Travel by car, can also pose a few problems. Unless you are traveling alone, most of us taking a summer trip have the car packed from roof to floor with luggage and passengers. If driving, make sure your phone is connected to Bluetooth so you can have hands free driving and see and hear map directions and other notifications. Remind passengers that they should wait to ask you questions when you don’t need to be focused on the road. Making sure you can see them talking to you, will help with communication. Have passengers wear headphones so that there isn’t as much background noise while driving and listening for directions.

Out of Town Accommodations

So now you have reached your final destination and it’s time to relax. When checking into a hotel, ask for an “ADA Kit”. This will provide visual alerts for doors and alarm clocks. Most new TV’s have simple closed caption (CC) buttons now that make watching TV easier.

Final Thoughts

A few other things to think about before heading out the door. Make sure that your adventures, tours, meetings and sightseeing events offer audio or interpreters. If you haven’t been treated for hearing loss, or know someone with symptoms of hearing loss, please see an audiologist to have a comprehensive hearing test. There are solutions out there for hearing loss, and the sooner you or a loved one receives help, the sooner you can enjoy your travel adventures.

]]>https://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/blog1-3/feed/0Children with Hearing Loss Cope Togetherhttps://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/children-with-hearing-loss-cope-together/
https://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/children-with-hearing-loss-cope-together/#respondMon, 31 Jul 2017 22:43:12 +0000http://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/children-with-hearing-loss-cope-together/When your child is diagnosed with hearing loss, it can be scary and uncertain. You worry about what the future will hold for them and how their life will be impacted. With early intervention, hearing loss treatment and continued hearing loss therapy, your child’s future can still be brighter than ever. These two key components of coping with […]

]]>When your child is diagnosed with hearing loss, it can be scary and uncertain. You worry about what the future will hold for them and how their life will be impacted. With early intervention, hearing loss treatment and continued hearing loss therapy, your child’s future can still be brighter than ever. These two key components of coping with childhood hearing loss, combined with introducing your child to other children with hearing loss, is going to give them the best chance at achieving whatever goals have been set.

Early intervention is important

According to the American Speech Language Hearing Association, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA ensures that children who have hearing loss receive free, appropriate early intervention programs from birth to age 3, and throughout the school years, ages 3 to 21.

These early intervention programs and family-centered activities are essential. They will help your child stay on schedule with his or her speech, language, and communication skills. They will also enhance your own understanding of your child’s hearing loss and special communication needs. These programs support your family in a way that helps you feel confident in raising a child with hearing loss. These programs are designed to help keep track of your child’s progress and to make decisions for intervention and education each step of the way as your child develops.

The earlier that hearing loss occurs in a child’s life, the more serious the effect on the child’s development. Similarly, the earlier the hearing loss is identified and intervention begun, the more likely it is that the delays in speech and language development will be diminished. “Recent research indicates that children identified with hearing loss who begin services before 6 months old develop language spoken or signed on a par with their hearing peers.”

These types of programs help to improve oral language, social skills, communication and self-esteem. Including your children into programs or activities with others dealing with similar issues can help them to cope. In the first article, the program director noticed a pattern; students who’d had more early intervention, also had improved speech and reading ability. She also noticed that low-income students were slipping through the cracks and created a program to ensure that they were being supported through free enrichment programs, too. All children deserve the chance to enroll and find increased success no matter what income level they come from.

Our audiologists can help your child

Our audiologists are prepared to help with the early intervention and treatment of your child’s hearing loss. We also encourage you to discuss with us some of the options for continued therapy. Like you, we want the absolute best for your child and to help them hear well so that they can enjoy a future that is a little bit brighter.

]]>https://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/children-with-hearing-loss-cope-together/feed/0Hearing Aids: Help Get Rid of the Stigma!https://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/hearing-aids-help-get-rid-of-the-stigma/
https://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/hearing-aids-help-get-rid-of-the-stigma/#respondMon, 10 Jul 2017 22:41:11 +0000http://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/hearing-aids-help-get-rid-of-the-stigma/Lack of credible knowledge and fears are the number one reason why most people who need hearing aids don’t get them. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, fewer than 25 percent of people who could benefit from hearing aids get them, which means there are quite a few people who have an opportunity to improve their hearing. The […]

]]>Lack of credible knowledge and fears are the number one reason why most people who need hearing aids don’t get them. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, fewer than 25 percent of people who could benefit from hearing aids get them, which means there are quite a few people who have an opportunity to improve their hearing. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders estimates that 17 percent of American adults, 36 million people, report some degree of hearing loss.

Myths Surrounding Hearing Aids

One of the biggest myths surrounding hearing aids is that they are big, bulky and ugly. Today’s hearing aids come in many sizes and styles, many of which are designed to be sleek and discreet. They range from the smallest in-the-ear (ITE) models that are tucked inside the ear canal to behind-the-ear (BTE) models which are versatile and easy to use. All of the major hearing aid manufacturers strive to make their products as small as possible.

Some people think that they only need one hearing aid and they will be just fine; even if they experience hearing loss in both ears. That just isn’t the case at all. It’s important to have your hearing checked by an audiologist, especially if you’ve noticed your hearing loss. By then, it is most likely already much worse than you realize. Most hearing losses are due to either natural aging or noise exposure over many years, and they almost always affect both ears. Your brain is wired to hear best with both ears sending it sound signals. Your hearing care professional will let you know if you need devices for both ears or not.

Another common myth out there, is that buying hearing aids online is a good idea. The fact of the matter is just the opposite. The shape of your ears, as well as the configuration and degree of your hearing loss, is completely unique to you. Just as you are unique, so should your hearing solution be as well. Only a hearing care professional can select the best hearing loss products to fit your individual need and your lifestyle. They will also make sure that they are properly fitted and working at optimum capacity.

Hearing Aids Aren’t Just for Old People

It’s also important to remember that hearing aids aren’t just for “old” people. Hearing loss can occur at any stage of life, and even some infants and young children wear hearing aids. We live in a noisy world, and that has caused Americans to begin losing their hearing at younger ages. Earbuds are the biggest threat to the hearing of young adults who spend a lot of time connected to their technology.

Your hearing is too important to ignore. If you suspect hearing loss, it’s time to find a hearing professional. Someone you can trust who can guide you through the process. Our audiologists can help find a solution that is unique to your needs and help to restore your hearing.

]]>https://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/hearing-aids-help-get-rid-of-the-stigma/feed/0Is there a link between iron and hearing loss?https://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/is-there-a-link-between-iron-and-hearing-loss/
https://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/is-there-a-link-between-iron-and-hearing-loss/#respondMon, 19 Jun 2017 20:01:21 +0000http://www.advancedhearinggroup.com/is-there-a-link-between-iron-and-hearing-loss/We all know that it is important to have a diet rich with iron. But what role does iron play in our health, and how is it related to hearing loss? Iron is an important component of hemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to transport it throughout your body. A […]

]]>We all know that it is important to have a diet rich with iron. But what role does iron play in our health, and how is it related to hearing loss? Iron is an important component of hemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to transport it throughout your body. A lack of red blood cells is called iron deficiency anemia. Without healthy red blood cells, your body can’t get enough oxygen.

In a recent study of 305,339 adults, those that had iron deficiency anemia, were twice as likely to have a hearing impairment than those with normal levels of iron. Those with low levels were more likely to develop sensorineural hearing loss. This is the most common type of hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss is a permanent hearing loss that occurs when there is damage to either the tiny hair-like cells of the inner ear, or the auditory nerve itself. This damage prevents or weakens the transfer of nerve signals to the brain. These blocked nerve signals carry information about the intensity and clarity of sounds.

In the inner ear, oxygen is necessary for the health of sensory hair cells involved in translating sound into electrical impulses. A lack of oxygen can damage these sensory hair cells or cause them to die. This will affect the way they are able to perform the translation and transmit the impulses to the brain for interpretation.

It’s important to get checked out by your physician and go over your health history with them if you think you have low levels of iron. More research needs to be done between the link of low iron and hearing loss. If you notice you’re not hearing as well, it is important to have your hearing checked by an audiologist.